I've blogged though the Tornado's entire life. I blogged before her (2001. We didn't have a name for what we were doing.) and, while I imagine it will be called something else, I'll blog long after she's moved out of the house. My first blogging gig was paid and had nary a reference to anything familial. I was hired by a website (Muscle Journal) to post solely about my workouts. Type. ... Continue Reading
How could I love you better?
The other morning was the worst ever. Worst morning since I became a mother and, Id venture to say, worst for the Tornado *ever-ever.* It's unimportant what sparked it (take tired, cross with having just done the new dog thing all too recently, slather solo parenting on top and you've an inkling)--it just felt yucky and wasn't how either of us strive to behave/live. I dropped the Tornado ... Continue Reading
Embracing change (guest post).
The below is another installment in my series of guest posts on the subject of CHANGE. I have nothing to add except for the fact Bonnie is simply amazing. I covet her unflagging faith, her bright shining spirit and her ability to go with the flow and embrace CHANGE. I’ve always thought of myself as someone who was easily adaptable, a go-with-the-flow kind of girl who could ... Continue Reading
Dont judge a book by its cover!
I feel as though I should add a disclaimer here as I've previously established I love me some Tamara Grand. The thing is Im also honest to a fault (AKA Ive lost my filter). If I didn't love her book---I'd share that, too. The fact I adore *her* and am smitten with her knowledge/ability to convey said knowledge in writing makes this a win-win. Once upon a time there was a ... Continue Reading
Yoga is headstands (video).
It's interesting (to me. here's where you're stuck should you click over to my neck of the 'net. lottsa navel gazing these days.). Lately, whenever I go into an experience expecting something (a feeling, a result, an overarching sentiment), I tend to discover an entirely different something along the way. You'd think Id learn---and head into stuffs sans-expectation---but I'm slow that ... Continue Reading
My FAT to FIT fabrication.
This post was inspired by Mel's 15 minute Before/After shoot. Bcause I'm a misfit mine is more a 30 second Before/After snapshot. You'll have that... If you read fitness blogs with any regularity then you're familiar with Before & After photos. Some display shocking weight-loss transformations. Others are more subtle, yet no less amazing in the hard work required. If you've ... Continue Reading
Travels with Charming.
I was a quirky child. For most of you this will come as no great surprise. Sure, I tried to mask it cover it with hairspray & sequins: but down deep inside this was who I *really* was: While friends giggled about nights hidden under the covers reading Sweet Valley High or Flowers in the Attic----I spent my nights with an older man. A John Steinbeck man. Grapes of ... Continue Reading
A day ON not a day OFF.
Service is the rent we pay for living. -- Marian Wright Edelman. Wherever you live. Whether you have the day off today or not. Join the Tornado and me in "paying some rent." As Dr. King said: Life's most persistent and urgent question is: 'What are you doing for others? Lets join together and make today a day when we each have an answer to offer. comments ... Continue Reading
Maybe she’s born with it (guest post).
This week has brought a few blog-look changes to my neck of the 'net. As a result Ive found myself chatting about change with some of my FAVE bloggers. The next few weeks will bring *their* musings change with all its various meanings, connotations and results. Please welcome a blogger I adore: Michelle. The following is a variation of something that I’ve been saying for well over 20 years ... Continue Reading
Yoga is an act of bravery.
Ive had a love/hate relationship with yoga for years. I did yoga in my 20's. Sporadically. I loved the ability to SAY I do yoga. I didn't practice yoga. I hated consistency back then. My 30's brought yoga teacher training. I "taught" ToGa (toddler yoga). I adored how our home-practice soothed my toddler Tornado when it was time for sleep. Later we did family yoga. I loved ... Continue Reading
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